Cheeso
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Man, it was beautiful, beautiful looking, beautiful sounding, the tone so sweet it almost played itself. Now I want one so badly.
Never played one but I played a kamaka pineapple soprano and I thought it was fantastic too! I would love to try a koaloha!
The shop I was at had a Kamaka Gold Label, too, but it didn't sound as good. I think the strings were dead, and there was a big crack on the back, I'm sure that didn't help the tone. It sounded like another Kamaka I've played. I guess for the most part you can't go wrong with either, right?
You can't! But I far prefer the sound of the new Kamakas to the vintage ones. The new Kamaka pineapple is lovely to play and to hear.
But you know - I've been tempted twice now by a Koaloha longneck pineapple. I'm pretty committed to being a Kamaka girl, but if I ever was going to stray, it would be for one of those
janeray1940 said:You can't! But I far prefer the sound of the new Kamakas to the vintage ones. The new Kamaka pineapple is lovely to play and to hear.
Wow, I love those descriptions. Warm, rich and complex. Sounds like me, only I am warm, poor and complex. Ha ha
The KoAloha I played was definitely sweet sounding. That is a perfect description.KoAloha ukes are not just "loud", they are sweet-sounding, too. There are some of their instruments that have a distinct tone to them that no other uke can really match. The Pineapple Sunday has a voice all its own. Really, I have not heard another ukulele quite like it. Their standard pineapple ukes are loud. We have a local club member in Columbus with a couple of them.
I picked up a 2002 KoAloha pineapple a couple of months ago. It's fast becoming my favorite. It came with a soft case and I've been looking around for a nice hardshell. that fits it. I know Elderly sells a black wood one for $59 that looks like it would be a nice fit. I'm sort of partial to tweed cases but I haven't found one that can handle the 7" width without being too big. Anyone have any suggestions?
Warm, rich, and complex. I feel like I'm on a coffee discussion board.
I have a KoAloha concert and a recent vintage (not sure what year it is) Kamaka pineapple. Not really an apples to pineapple comparison but I will say that I love the sound of the KoAloha and would describe it as rich, bold, and really just a joy to play. Not that I don't enjoy playing the pineapple, I do. But the KoAloha just has a certain oomph to it. I guess I should get a KoAloha standard pineapple to make the best comparison.
I love UAS justification.
Warm, rich, and complex. I feel like I'm on a coffee discussion board.
I have a KoAloha concert and a recent vintage (not sure what year it is) Kamaka pineapple. Not really an apples to pineapple comparison but I will say that I love the sound of the KoAloha and would describe it as rich, bold, and really just a joy to play. Not that I don't enjoy playing the pineapple, I do. But the KoAloha just has a certain oomph to it. I guess I should get a KoAloha standard pineapple to make the best comparison.
I love UAS justification.